ePCT

WIPO'S GLOBAL PATENT GATEWAY FOR FILING AND MANAGING PCT APPLICATIONS

LATEST ePCT NEWS

A new version of ePCT is now available with many new features for applicants and IP Offices.

ePCT VIDEO TUTORIALS

Learn more about how to efficiently use ePCT and its many functionalities with our video tutorials.

WHAT IS ePCT?

ePCT is a secure browser-based system available in the 10 languages of publication offering a wide range of functions for applicants, IP Offices and third parties. Users with the relevant access rights can login to ePCT using their WIPO Account to access the latest bibliographic data and documents on record at the International Bureau (IB), including before publication. Login with strong authentication is required to access confidential information.

WHY USE ePCT?

Applicants can file new international applications to participating PCT receiving Offices and manage all subsequent processes using ePCT.

IP Offices can use the online functions hosted and maintained by WIPO to perform their functions as receiving Office (RO), International Searching Authority (ISA), International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) and/or designated Office (DO), potentially economizing both the effort and expense required to develop their own electronic systems. For more details about the available features, please refer to the ePCT IP Office user guide and the ePCT FAQs for IP Offices.